Junior Asset Manager - Thermal

This position is located in Hay River, NT.

This is role is intended to function as a Junior Asset Manager, Thermal, meeting specific qualifications and timebound developmental role needs to make the transition to a fully functional Thermal Asset Manager. Reporting to the Director, Energy North Operations, as an expert in the Corporation’s thermal assets, the Jr Thermal Asset Manager is a primary driver in improving system reliability and developing cost effective maintenance solutions within the Energy North operating division. An asset manager is active in identifying, inventorying, monitoring, and analyzing each asset through its full life cycle.

• Conducts ongoing asset assessments and analysis using various measurement techniques and data sources to recommend and support business decisions for system and equipment maintenance, replacements, upgrades or disposal.
• Identifies divisional investment requirements, leading initial definition and scoping, including investment justification, timing, and business case analysis
• Uses internal and external (consultant) resources to perform inspections and Asset Condition and Risk Assessments (ACRAs).
• Leads and develops NTPC’s Investment Recognition Forms (IRF) process for Thermal assets, back up thermal generation plants, in the Corporations capital program in conjunction with the Projects and Engineering and Finance Divisions. Plans for community and power system needs, assesses performance, risks, and opportunities by developing the thermal asset component of NTPCs Power System Plan (PSP) including the integration of solar, wind and other renewable generation technologies as required.
• Supports the Reliability Improvement Committee (RIC) prioritization of major maintenance work, reliability issues, and potential engineering studies.
• Current with industry leading practices and performance standards and applies these to support the ongoing development and implementation of system and asset specific maintenance and asset management techniques.
• The Energy North Operations Division champion for the development of strategic and tactical maintenance plans with the utilization of the Corporation’s Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) system to improve overall business results by researching and facilitating the implements of best practice in maintenance management.

• Monitors asset performance using KPIs and recommends changes to asset management policy, framework and processes as required.

• Operates as a supervisor and mentor for direct reports, which includes, setting objectives, assigning duties, assessing, and managing individual performance, with the aim of delivering results. This position requires a high degree of autonomy, confidentiality, business decorum and strategic business acumen.
• All other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 4 years experience in either design engineering or project management or a combination of both and must have at least one year of supervisory experience in supervising, planning, coaching, development, and coordinating the work of others. Supervisory experience includes, but is not limited to, responsibility of hiring, directly assigning work to employees and assessing the performance of staff or contractors. Equivalencies may be considered.
• Must be a minimum of E.I.T. and registered with NAPEG (or eligible to be registered with NAPEG).
• Must have a minimum of one year direct field experience in either Maintenance or Operations or both combined.
• Experience in Asset Management in an electrical utility.
• Accomplished computer skills (MS Office Suite, MS Project, Outlook, etc.) and ability to apply relevant design software.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Above average interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience with operation and maintenance of assets situated in a remote environment.
• Must be willing to travel throughout the region.
• Class 5 driver’s license is required.
• Satisfactory criminal record check.

Salary for this position ranges from $71.54/hr to $89.43/hr. plus location and accommodation allowances of approximately $8,023 per annum. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes health and dental benefits, long-term disability, life insurance, paid sick days and a defined benefits pension plan. This position is located in Hay River, NT. Relocation assistance may be provided.

Indigenous Employment Policy - Candidates must clearly identify eligibility status in order to receive priority consideration.

We thank all those who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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